Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.

Abstract: A hazardous agent injection system including from about 0.02 ml to about 4.0 ml of methotrexate at a concentration of from about 7.5 mg/ml to about 150 mg/ml; a needle-assisted jet injector including a container configured to contain the methotrexate; a injection outlet member associated with the container; an injection-assisting needle coupled to the injection outlet member; a firing mechanism associated with the container; an energy source associated with the firing mechanism; and a trigger mechanism associated with the firing mechanism, wherein the needle-assisted jet injector is configured to eject the methotrexate from the injection outlet member such that the Cmax, Tmax and bioavailability of the needle-assisted jet injected methotrexate falls between about 80% and about 125% of the Cmax, Tmax and bioavailability of methotrexate delivered by a hand-powered syringe.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.

Abstract: A field joint for connecting a plurality of downhole tool modules is disclosed. The modules include a housing and an electrical line. A bulkhead is coupled to a first module that includes a first conduit aperture for receiving an electrical connector assembly. The first electrical connector assembly is releasably coupled to the exterior portion of the first module and includes a first connector having a first end adapted for electrical coupling to an electrical line. A connector block is coupled to the second module that includes a second conduit aperture positioned to substantially face the first conduit aperture when the first and second modules are joined. A second electrical connector is disposed in the second conduit aperture and is electrically coupled to an electrical line such that an electrical contact is established with a second end of the first connector when the first and second modules are joined.

Abstract: Injection systems comprising a powered injector and one or more hazardous agents are disclosed.

Abstract: Double handle knives and attachments to convert a knife to a double handle knife are described with secondary handles able to form an angle (a) between about 20 to 70 degrees between the long axis of the secondary handle and the long axis of the blade in a plane at about right angles to the blade. Embodiments describe fixed, rotatable, and indexable means for the angle of attachment of the secondary handle to the blade. Embodiments further describe reversible and permanent means of attachment. The placement of the secondary handle at the angle described allows for the optimal positioning of the hands for both controlling and assisting with the cutting of foods and other items.

Abstract: Double handle knives and attachments to convert a knife to a double handle knife are described with secondary handles able to form an angle (a) between about 20 to 70 degrees between the long axis of the secondary handle and the long axis of the blade in a plane at about right angles to the blade. Embodiments describe fixed, rotatable, and indexable means for the angle of attachment of the secondary handle to the blade. Embodiments further describe reversible and permanent means of attachment. The placement of the secondary handle at the angle described allows for the optimal positioning of the hands for both controlling and assisting with the cutting of foods and other items.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the Transporting of Fibre Channel data over Ethernet are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, Fibre Channel data frame and primitive signals are transported over Ethernet instead of using the Fibre Channel FC-1 and FC-0 protocols. This allows less expensive Ethernet equipment and devices to transport and perform services for Fibre Channel connected devices without having a physical Fibre Channel interface. The ability to provide Fibre Channel services and functions without having a physical Fibre Channel interface allows existing Ethernet equipment to be placed into service as SAN components without modification.

Abstract: Double handle knives and attachments to convert a knife to a double handle knife are described with secondary handles able to form an angle of 45 degrees (+ or ?15) degrees between the long axis of the secondary handle and the long axis of the blade in a plane at about right angles to the plane of the blade. Embodiments describe fixed and rotatable means of attachment of the secondary handle to the blade. Embodiments further describe reversible and permanent means of attachment of the secondary handle. The placement of the secondary handle at the angle described allows for the optimal positioning of the hands for both controlling an assisting with the cutting of foods and other items.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.

Abstract: Double handle knives and attachments to convert a knife to a double handle knife are described with secondary handles able to form an angle (a) between about 20 to 70 degrees between the long axis of the secondary handle and the long axis of the blade in a plane at about right angles to the blade. Embodiments describe fixed, rotatable, and indexable means for the angle of attachment of the secondary handle to the blade. Embodiments further describe reversible and permanent means of attachment. The placement of the secondary handle at the angle described allows for the optimal positioning of the hands for both controlling and assisting with the cutting of foods and other items.

Abstract: Double handle knives and attachments to convert a knife to a double handle knife are described with secondary handles able to form an angle (a) between about 20 to 70 degrees between the long axis of the secondary handle and the long axis of the blade in a plane at about right angles to the blade. Embodiments describe fixed, rotatable, and indexable means for the angle of attachment of the secondary handle to the blade. Embodiments further describe reversible and permanent means of attachment. The placement of the secondary handle at the angle described allows for the optimal positioning of the hands for both controlling and assisting with the cutting of foods and other items.

Abstract: A double handle knife is described with the secondary handle rotatable upon a pivot post. In further embodiments: the secondary handle is mounted to the top of the blade at a fixed angle of 45 degrees (±25) degrees between the long axis of the secondary handle and the long axis of the knife blade; and attachments are described to convert single handle knifes into double handle knives functioning identical to those described above. A methods is described utilizing the double handle knife invention in any of its embodiments being gripped by the dominant hand on the primary handle, four fingers of the non-dominant hand being placed evenly upon the secondary handle with long axis thereof positioned at an angle of 45 degrees (±25) degrees to the long axis of the knife blade, the palm/or thumb of the same hand positioning the food item, both hands applying downward pressure and the food item being easily and accurately cut.

Abstract: A double handle knife is described with secondary handle rotatable upon a pivot post. In further embodiments: the secondary handle is mounted to top front of the blade: at a fixed angle; by splined means; or by indexable means. Attachments convert single handle knife into double handle knife functioning identical to those described above. Methods are described utilizing the double handle knife invention in any of its embodiments being gripped by the dominant hand on the primary handle, four fingers of the non-dominant hand being placed evenly upon the secondary handle with long axis thereof positioned at an angle of 45 degrees (+ or ?25) degrees to the long axis of the knife blade, the palm/or thumb of the same hand positioning the food item, both hands applying downward pressure and the food item being easily and accurately cut.

Abstract: A double handle knife is described with the secondary handle rotatable upon a pivot post. In further embodiments: the secondary handle is mounted to the top of the blade at a fixed angle of 45 degrees (+ or ?25) degrees between the long axis of the secondary handle and the long axis of the knife blade; and attachments are described to convert single handle knifes into double handle knives functioning identical to those described above. A methods is described utilizing the double handle knife invention in any of its embodiments being gripped by the dominant hand on the primary handle, four fingers of the non-dominant hand being placed evenly upon the secondary handle with long axis thereof positioned at an angle of 45 degrees (+ or ?25) degrees to the long axis of the knife blade, the palm/or thumb of the same hand positioning the food item, both hands applying downward pressure and the food item being easily and accurately cut.

Abstract: A double handle knife is described with the secondary handle rotatable upon a pivot post. In further embodiments: the secondary handle is mounted to the top of the blade at a fixed angle of 45 degrees (+ or ?15) degrees between the long axis of the secondary handle and the long axis of the knife blade; and attachments are described to convert single handle knifes into double handle knives functioning identical to those described above. A methods is described utilizing the double handle knife invention in any of its embodiments being gripped by the dominant hand on the primary handle, four fingers of the non-dominant hand being placed evenly upon the secondary handle with long axis thereof positioned at an angle of 45 degrees (+ or ?15) degrees to the long axis of the knife blade, the palm/or thumb of the same hand positioning the food item, both hands applying downward pressure and the food item being easily and accurately cut.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the Transporting of Fibre Channel data over Ethernet are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, Fibre Channel data frame and primitive signals are transported over Ethernet instead of using the Fibre Channel FC-1 and FC-0 protocols. This allows less expensive Ethernet equipment and devices to transport and perform services for Fibre Channel connected devices without having a physical Fibre Channel interface. The ability to provide Fibre Channel services and functions without having a physical Fibre Channel interface allows Ethernet equipment to be placed into service as SAN components.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the Transporting of Fibre Channel data over Ethernet are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, Fibre Channel data frame and primitive signals are transported over Ethernet instead of using the Fibre Channel FC-1 and FC-0 protocols. This allows less expensive Ethernet equipment and devices to transport and perform services for Fibre Channel connected devices without having a physical Fibre Channel interface. The ability to provide Fibre Channel services and functions without having a physical Fibre Channel interface allows existing Ethernet equipment to be placed into service as SAN components without modification.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and apparatus for compiling and furnishing demographic data to advertisers based upon a plurality of promotions deployed during free phone calls.

Abstract: The present invention is an orally administered liquid pharmaceutical composition that demonstrates excellent physical stability while delivering concentrated levels of the pharmaceutical active(s). Specifically, these compositions for extended periods do not allow the active to precipitate or settle out of solution. Among the advantages of this invention is that the compositions do not require agitation/shaking prior to use as a method to re-suspend or dissolve active drug material to insure even and consistent dosing.